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Buddhism Neil

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Founded - Siddharta Goutana (Buddha) in 535 AD

Religous Leader - Palyilama XIV

Place of Worship - Vihara

Where Was It Started and Where Is It Practiced - Started in Oaya, India, Practiced in southeast Asia.

Main Beliefes - Four Noble Truths

Gods - None, but they prayed to Buddha because they wanted to be like him.

Sacred Writings - Tripitaka

How They Practiced - Meditation

Religious Festivals - Visakh Puja, Magha Puja Day, Asalha Puja Day, Uposatha

Main Symbols - Zen Circle represents entire universe. Lotus represents Buddhist teaching